Handle for a brush

ABSTRACT

A handle for a brush has a handle body, multiple embossments and a protective layer. The handle body has two sides. The embossments are formed respectively on the sides of the gripped portion. The protective layer is transparent and is mounted on the gripped portion to cover at least one of the sides of the gripped portion. Accordingly, the appearance of the handle is aesthetic and durable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a handle, and more particularly to ahandle for a brush and that can provide a durable aesthetic appearance.

2. Description of Related Art

A brush, such as a toothbrush is used to clean objects and substantiallycomprises a handle and a brush head. To improve the aesthetic appearanceof a brush, figures are always formed on the handle by printing orpainting processes.

However, the figures on the handle of a conventional brush are easilyworn off during a period of use. Therefore, the figures on the handle ofthe conventional brush are not durable and aesthetic.

To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention tends to provide ahandle for a brush to mitigate or obviate the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main objective of the invention is to provide a handle for a brushand that has a durable and improved aesthetic appearance.

The handle for a brush has a handle body, multiple embossments and aprotective layer. The handle body has a gripped portion and two sides.The embossments are formed respectively on the sides of the grippedportion. The protective layer is transparent and is mounted on thegripped portion to cover at least one of the sides of the grippedportion.

Other objects, advantages and novel features of the invention willbecome more apparent from the following detailed description when takenin conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a brush with a handle in accordance withthe present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the brush with the handle in FIG. 1 withthe protective layer being removed;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the handle in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross sectional end view of the handle along the line 4-4 inFIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is another cross sectional end view of the handle along the line5-5 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a cross sectional side view of the handle along the line 6-6in FIG. 3; and

FIG. 7 is a cross sectional side view of another embodiment of a handlein accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference to FIGS. 1 to 6, a handle for a brush in accordance withthe present invention comprises a handle body (10), multiple embossments(12) and a protective layer (20).

The handle body (10) has a connection portion and a gripped portion (11)having two sides and two ends. The connection portion is connected toone end of the gripped portion (11) and to a brush head.

The embossments (12) are integrally formed respectively on and protrudefrom the sides of the gripped portion (11). In a preferred embodiment,the embossments (12) are formed as bamboo leaf-shaped.

The protective layer (20) mounted on the gripped portion (11) to coverat least one of the sides of the gripped portion (11). The protectivelayer (20) is transparent to make the embossments (12) visible. In thefirst embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the protective layer (20) ismounted on both two sides of the gripped portion (11). In the secondembodiment shown in FIG. 7, the protective layer (20A) is mounted on asingle side of the gripped portion (11). In addition, the embossments(12) near the ends of the gripped portion (11) are exposed from theprotective layer (20).

Because the embossments (12) are formed integrally on the grippedportion (11) and covered by the protective layer (20), the embossments(12) are not worn off even after a long term of use. Consequently,figures implemented by the embossments (12) on the gripped portion (11)are durable, such that useful life of the handle can be prolonged.

In addition, the embossments (12) can provide a 3-dimensional visibleeffect through the transparent protective layer (20), so that theaesthetic appearance of the handle is improved.

Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the presentinvention have been set forth in the foregoing description, togetherwith details of the structure and function of the invention, thedisclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail,especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts withinthe principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by thebroad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims areexpressed.

1. A handle for a brush comprising: a handle body having a grippedportion two sides; multiple embossments formed respectively on the sidesof the gripped portion; and a transparent protective layer mounted onthe gripped portion to cover at least one of the sides of the grippedportion.
 2. The handle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protectivelayer is mounted on both two sides of the gripped portion.
 3. The handleas claimed in claim 1, wherein the protective layer is mounted on asingle side of the gripped portion.
 4. The handle as claimed in claim 1,wherein the embossments are formed as bamboo leaf-shaped.
 5. The handleas claimed in claim 2, wherein the embossments are formed as bambooleaf-shaped.
 6. The handle as claimed in claim 3, wherein theembossments are formed as bamboo leaf-shaped.